Afcon

Fousseni Diawara eager to take up vacant Mali head coach post

Fousseni Diawara eager to take up vacant Mali head coach post

The Mali Football Association are currently in search of a new coach following the exit of Tom Saintfiet.The former Eagles international defender has previously worked with the Mali Under 23s and in the technical structures of both the senior Mali team and with neighbours Guinea.Mal...

CAF urges East Africa to drop CHAN comparisons ahead of AFCON 2027

CAF urges East Africa to drop CHAN comparisons ahead of AFCON 2027

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania successfully co-hosted the CHAN tournament in August 2025, a competition reserved for players competing in their domestic leagues. The event was seen as a key test run for the region's ability to stage major continental football competitions.With the attention no...

CAF clears Hamza El Moussaoui, confirms Berkane's semi-final spot

CAF clears Hamza El Moussaoui, confirms Berkane's semi-final spot

His now effectively confirms RS Berkane's place in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.The decision, officially communicated to the Sudanese club on Friday, brings a significant chapter of the controversy to a close - at least at the disciplinary level - following weeks of dispute ...

Deniz Undav strikes late as Germany break Ghana hearts

Deniz Undav strikes late as Germany break Ghana hearts

Julian Nagelsmann's side started on the front foot and created early chances, with Nick Woltemade missing from close range and Florian Wirtz hitting the post inside the opening 10 minutes. Germany continued to dominate possession and territory, but struggled to convert their control into goals.

AFCON set for major overhaul with 28-team format

AFCON set for major overhaul with 28-team format

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president revealed the decision as part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing participation and accelerating football development across the continent.The move marks a significant shift in the structure of Africa's premier international compe...

Senegal vow "legal crusade" after CAF strips AFCON title

Senegal vow "legal crusade" after CAF strips AFCON title

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Senegal Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall declared that the country would launch a "moral and legal crusade" against the decision."This decision cannot even be considered a true sporting justice ruling - it is so crude, so absurd, so i...

CAS confirm Senegal appeal lodged over AFCON final decision

CAS confirm Senegal appeal lodged over AFCON final decision

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has formally appealed against the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip them of their 2026 AFCON title and award it to Morocco. Confirming the development, CAS said in a statement: "The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confir...

Hugo Broos demands 'Bafana DNA' as 2026 World Cup countdown begins

Hugo Broos demands 'Bafana DNA' as 2026 World Cup countdown begins

South Africa, already drawn in a difficult group alongside hosts Mexico, will use two upcoming friendlies against Panama as a key test. The matches will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium and Cape Town Stadium later this month (27&31 March respectively).Broos made it clear why Panama were...